Tom Brady won seven Super Bowls across one of the greatest careers in NFL history. Now at 48, the retired quarterback is writing a very different kind of story. Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara had just wrapped up, with the Seattle Seahawks beating the New England Patriots 29-13 on February 8, 2026. But beyond the broadcast booth, a quieter and more personal chapter is coming into focus for the NFL icon.
Insider Says Tom Brady Is Loving Single Fatherhood After High-Profile Divorce
Three years after his split from supermodel Gisele Bundchen in October 2022, Brady appears more settled than ever. A source close to the former quarterback told Us Weekly he is genuinely content right now. “Tom sees himself as a single dad who finally has some freedom and is enjoying his life without overthinking it,” the insidershared.
Insider Reports Tom Brady Loving Life as a Single Dad at 48
Insider Reports Tom Brady Loving Life as a Single Dad at 48 (Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)
Brady has three children: son Jack, 18, with actress Bridget Moynahan, and Benjamin, 16, and Vivian, 13, with Bundchen. His Valentine’s Day postcaptured that warmth perfectly. He called all three his ‘forever valentines’ and shared photos from a recent ski trip to Switzerland with Benjamin and Vivian.
His ex-wife has also moved forward. Gisele married jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente in a private ceremony in Surfside, Florida on December 3, 2025, nearly a year after the couple welcomed a baby boy together. The former couple keeps communication focused on co-parenting.
Meanwhile, Brady continues to balance his Fox Sports analyst role and business interests while making more room for personal freedom. Those closest to him have noticed the change too. Former teammate Rob Gronkowskitold outlets Brady seems more relaxed and outgoing than ever before.
Away from family duties, Brady has also been enjoying his social life. He wasseen with TikTok influencer Alix Earle, 25, on New Year’s Eve in St. Barts and again at the Fanatics party during Super Bowl LXweekend in Santa Clara. Both appearances quickly drew curiosity online, leaving many wondering what this means for Brady’s next chapter.
Insiders across multiple outlets say any connection with Earle is casual and nothing serious is developing. Brady keeps showing up at major events, fulfilling his Fox Sports commitments, and building his business ventures at his own pace. He is not chasing a relationship. He is simply living.
Brady remains a devoted father of three and one of Fox Sports’ most prominent NFL analysts. With the 2026 NFL season set to kick off in September, he is expected back in the booth. Perennial contenders like the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles figure to feature in the biggest matchups fans will want to hear him call.